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All assignments are now AI Assignments. In the same way that the ease of finding information on the internet forced faculty to rethink what homework students did and how we wanted them to do it, we will all need an AI strategy for assignments and assessment. We will cover both ways to force students to write and alternative creative assignments that incorporate AI. Through a wide diversity of examples, we will also consider how we can reduce cheating and raise standards.

AI is also changing how we think about average. If an AI can produce consistent "C" work, then we need to update our policies around grading: why would an employer hire a “C” student if AI can do that level of work? Together, we will design new rubrics for an AI era that articulate how human ‘quality’ goes beyond AI. We will discuss what policies and practices improve motivation and decrease cheating, and why.

Both faculty and students needed a new digital literacy to apply the increased critical thinking needed in the internet age, and AI literacy is a critical new skill every teacher and graduate needs. The two largest complaints about AI responses are that they are either wrong or boring, but both are often the result of poor or bland prompting. AI prompts need to provide more human context and be more literal than the ones we tend to use with a search engine. Since AI uses natural human language, it also needs human-level communication precision.: asking your AI to slow down and think more carefully can greatly improve results! The features of better prompts-- task, format, voice and context--are direct extensions of the critical writing and thinking skills we already teach and value. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find the right AI tool for your task and get to compare and practice with different AIs.

This introduction will preview later topics and also give you a chance to frame how you think about AI. AI is rapidly changing how humans work, think and communicate: it could improve or destroy human relationships. AI is also changing how we think about average. If AI can produce consistent "C" work, then we need to update our policies and grading. AI is even changing creativity. Courses, learning goals and curriculum will need to change in this new age.

What can AI do for your students?

Join Academic Technology for "Exploring AI for Educators" — a set of virtual, hands-on workshops designed to equip faculty with the skills to effectively use generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. In this session, we will delve into the art of crafting prompts and demonstrate how these powerful tools can support your work. Open to both beginners and experienced users, this event aims to provide inspiration, motivation, and insights into how AI chatbots can enhance the learning experience. An expansion of AT’s Prompt-a-thon series, this session retains its core content while being tailored for a faculty audience offered in a convenient virtual format.

What can AI do for your students?

Join Academic Technology for "Exploring AI for Educators" — a set of virtual, hands-on workshops designed to equip faculty with the skills to effectively use generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. In this session, we will delve into the art of crafting prompts and demonstrate how these powerful tools can support your work. Open to both beginners and experienced users, this event aims to provide inspiration, motivation, and insights into how AI chatbots can enhance the learning experience. An expansion of AT’s Prompt-a-thon series, this session retains its core content while being tailored for a faculty audience offered in a convenient virtual format.

Curious about AI and what it might mean for you as a student? Generative AI has become a topic of interest in the popular media, business, and at colleges across the country that may have left you wondering what the hype is about. ChatGPT and other emerging AI tools are quickly evolving and are soon to become vital in professional and personal environments. Come learn about types of AI, the ethics surrounding it, and AI tools you may have already encountered. We will also discuss appropriate usage of Generative AI and introduce the "stoplight" method to help you navigate this emerging technology.

The SF State Technology Governance Committee (TGC) invites you to a presentation from EAB on AI and the Future of Higher Education, to be held on Monday, May 6th, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its impacts on higher education have been felt here at SF State across this academic year as faculty, students, and staff consider this new technology. Mixed reactions such as concern, excitement, and confusion are being experienced on our campus and at campuses across the country. While responses and activities may differ from campus to campus, the dynamics are the same: we are facing rapid changes while seeking to balance the range of opportunities and the myriad of risks. 

The SF State Technology Governance Committee has invited EAB, a higher education consulting group, to share their insights and research on the GAI phenomenon and give us a national view of how it may impact the future of higher education.

In their presentation, “AI and the Future of Higher Education: Five Transformative Opportunities”, case studies and practical examples will be shared from other campuses to help understand AI opportunities being tested at other campuses as well as measures for reducing or addressing risks.

Dante Everaert is a leading AI Researcher at Amazon, holding the distinction of being the youngest research scientist in the company's history. With a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, Dante has made significant contributions to various projects at Amazon, including one of the world's most widely used neural networks, Amazon Search. His groundbreaking work in neural network research, synthetic data, and Large Language Models has been featured in prestigious AI conferences, including an upcoming spotlight presentation at ICLR 2024.

Expand your generative AI (GenAI) toolkit. Join us on Thursday, April 11th, 2:30-4:00pm in LIB 280 for Academic Technology’s "Beyond Chatbots: GenAI Images, Voice, Meetings" — a hands-on workshop where you’ll harness the power of GenAI for image creation, video transcription, and virtual meeting support. Open to both beginners and advanced users, this event is a great opportunity to elevate your GenAI skills in a supportive environment. 

Register now to secure your spot.